Documents Required as Evidence of H-1B Status

While you are in H-1B status as an employee of the University of Arkansas, you should maintain the following documents as evidence of your status:

  • Copy of the I-797, H-1B Approval Notice (the original notice is kept on file in the Office of the Associate General Counsel and you may request to "check out" the original notice when you are traveling outside the United States)
  • I-94 reflecting your H-1B status as granted by immigration inspectors at the port of entry to the United States (available at www.cbp.gov/i94) OR as granted by USCIS through change of status within the United States
  • Proof of employment and wages (such as current earnings statements from Workday)
  • Valid passport

If you are traveling outside the United States, you should gather additional documents for travel (and for H-1B visa application, if necessary).